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Chuck Ford Retires From Hobart Institute

Hobart Institute of Chuck noted, “I’m truly going to miss the people and students!
Welding Technology Working for the institute also gave me wonderful opportunities
announces the retirement to train welders all over the world. I spent time in Japan, Hawaii,
of long-time Technical Canada and the Panama Canal.”
Instructor Chuck Ford
following 51 years of
service. Elmer Swank, Technical Training Manager stated
“Chuck was a very dedicated member of our staff.
Chuck was a long time
welding instructor at He trained a lot of students at the beginning of their
the Hobart Institute and careers as well as our more advanced technical
shared his extensive
welding knowledge with courses. He made many contributions that made
thousands of students HIWT a better place.”
Chuck Ford over the years. In addition,
he served as a valued
member of AWS (Past Chairman-Dayton Chapter), International As he looks forward to changing lifestyles, Chuck and his wife will
Skills Program, ASNT (Past Chairman-Miami Valley Chapter) and be heading to Florida during the cold Ohio winters. Chuck will also
ASM. Chuck also worked with our certified welding inspector continue his involvement with AWS-Dayton Chapter, Symbols and
educator program. Chuck holds the certifications of CWI/CWE/CWS. Terms, ASNT-Miami Valley and ASM.

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